Job Information
- Date Opened: 02/03/2025
- Last Submission: 02/17/2025
- Job Type: Full time
- Work Experience: 5+ years
- Industry: Inter-governmental Organisation
- City: Jakarta
- State/Province: Jakarta
- Country: Indonesia
- Zip/Postal Code: 13120
About Us
The ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance on Disaster Management (AHA Centre) is an inter-governmental organisation which aims to facilitate cooperation and coordination among ASEAN Member States and with the UN and international organisations for disaster management & emergency response in ASEAN Region
Job Description
BROAD STATEMENT OF FUNCTION
- Integrate Climate Change Adaptation and Environmental Sustainability principles into the design, implementation, and monitoring of the ASEAN-BRACE (Building Regional Resilience Through Anticipatory Action and Civil Society Empowerment) and ASEAN-PRIME (Protection, Resilience, and Inclusion for Multi-Hazard Emergencies) projects.
- Facilitate the implementation of anticipatory action components in the ASEAN-BRACE project, in coordination with other relevant AHA Centre Units.
- Provide technical guidance and support to AHA Centre Units and other stakeholders, ensuring alignment with Climate Change Adaptation frameworks and Environmental Sustainability best practices.
- Establish monitoring mechanisms to track the integration of Climate Change Adaptation and Environmental Sustainability in projects and provide regular progress reports.
- Undertake additional duties as assigned by supervisors and the Executive Director of the AHA Centre.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Facilitate the Integration of Climate Change Adaptation and Environmental Sustainability Across Projects
- Work with project teams to ensure Climate Change Adaptation and Environmental Sustainability principles are embedded in the design, implementation, and monitoring of project activities.
- Collaborate with key stakeholders to effectively apply Climate Change Adaptation and Environmental Sustainability principles across all project phases.
- Review project strategies and provide guidance on integrating Climate Change Adaptation and Environmental Sustainability more effectively.
- Facilitate the Implementation of Anticipatory Action Components of the ASEAN-BRACE Project
- Assist in the planning and design of anticipatory action activities within the ASEAN-BRACE project, ensuring alignment with project objectives and regional priorities.
- Coordinate and support the execution of anticipatory action activities, collaborating with relevant units, stakeholders, and partners to ensure smooth implementation.
- Monitor and evaluate the progress of anticipatory action activities, tracking key performance indicators and providing regular updates to the project management team.
- Prepare and submit comprehensive reports on anticipatory action activities, highlighting achievements, challenges, and recommendations for future actions.
- Ensure that lessons learned and best practices from anticipatory action components are documented and shared for continuous improvement.
- Provide Technical Guidance on Climate Change Adaptation and Environmental Sustainability
- Advise and support units to ensure their activities are aligned with Climate Change Adaptation frameworks and Environmental Sustainability standards.
- Develop and disseminate tools, guidelines, and training materials to facilitate the practical application of Climate Change Adaptation and Environmental Sustainability principles across all units.
- Conduct training sessions and capacity-building activities to raise awareness and improve the implementation of Climate Change Adaptation and Environmental Sustainability in project activities.
- Provide technical support to units to address challenges in applying Climate Change Adaptation and Environmental Sustainability principles.
- Monitor and Report on Climate Change Adaptation and Environmental Sustainability Integration
- Design and implement monitoring mechanisms, including Carbon Footprint Calculation, to assess the integration of Climate Change Adaptation and Environmental Sustainability in project activities.
- Provide regular updates and progress reports, highlighting successes and identifying challenges in integrating Climate Change Adaptation and Environmental Sustainability principles.
- Ensure accurate data collection and analysis on the impact of Climate Change Adaptation and Environmental Sustainability integration across projects.
- Integrate Climate Change Adaptation and Environmental Sustainability reporting into broader monitoring and evaluation systems, providing recommendations for improvement.
- General and Other Duties
- Perform additional tasks as directed by supervisors or the Executive Director.
- Contribute to corporate operations, including administration, human resources, legal compliance, programme development, and communications.
- Participate in emergency operations and other organisational initiatives as required.
Requirements
JOB QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS
Education
- Preferred: A master’s degree in fields such as Environmental Science, Climate Change, Sustainable Development, or other relevant disciplines.
- Alternatively: Significant work experience (8+ years) in the field of Climate Change Adaptation and Environmental Sustainability may be considered in lieu of a master’s degree.
Experience
- At least five (5) years of relevant professional experience in Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Sustainability, or related fields within the humanitarian or development sector.
- In-depth knowledge of regional and international frameworks related to Climate Change Adaptation and Environmental Sustainability (e.g., ASEAN Climate Change Initiative, UNFCCC, Paris Agreement, etc.).
- Proven experience in integrating Climate Change Adaptation and Environmental Sustainability principles into project design, implementation, and monitoring.
- Demonstrated experience in providing technical guidance to teams and stakeholders on Climate Change Adaptation and Environmental Sustainability issues.
- Familiarity with monitoring and evaluation of Climate Change Adaptation and Environmental Sustainability projects and their impacts.
- Strong experience in developing and delivering training or capacity-building activities on Climate Change Adaptation and Environmental Sustainability.
- Ability to work effectively in cross-cultural and international environments.
- Strong organisational and multitasking abilities, with flexibility to handle challenges in a fast-paced and high-pressure work environment.
- Excellent English communication skills, both written and spoken.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), email, internet browsers, and video conferencing platforms.
- Experience or familiarity with disaster management-related organisations or ASEAN disaster management mechanisms is an advantage.
- A foundational understanding of Protection, Gender, and Inclusion (PGI) concepts is preferred.
- Willingness to travel outside the duty station as required.
APPLICATION PROCESS
The AHA Centre extends a warm invitation to exceptional and highly motivated individuals from ASEAN Member States to apply for positions within our esteemed organisation.
To initiate your application, kindly submit a detailed application highlighting your qualifications and the potential contributions you can make to the role, including a comprehensive CV, the AHA Centre Application Form, and certified true copies of your educational certificates by clicking the “I’m Interested” button.
You can download the AHA Centre Application Form directly from our website at https://ahacentre.org/job/
For the efficient handling of your application, please ensure that the total size of your email, including attachments, remains within the 5 MB limit.
Please be aware that only shortlisted candidates will receive notifications, and it is essential to understand that the Selection Panel’s decisions are final.
​For a more in-depth understanding of the AHA Centre, we encourage you to explore our website at www.ahacentre.org.
The AHA Centre has a zero-tolerance policy against all forms of sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment in line with its PSEAH policy.
